When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him Novel

Chapter 1334 A Secret Code

Cecilia wore a smile as radiant as a blooming flower, walking toward Nicholas while bathed in light. Her eyes seemed to hold a universe of stars and sea within them. Nicholas was left stunned, taking a while before he could regain his bearings.

The sunlight was blinding. Nicholas remained silent, mirroring Nathaniel's demeanor perfectly.

Unaware of her mistake, Cecilia said to him, "Let's go."

Nicholas knew she was mistaking him for Nathaniel. He didn't correct her, simply accompanying her as they continued walking forward.

Cecilia was pregnant and moved slowly. Noticing that Nicholas remained silent, she said, "Take some time to talk with Jon later. He's probably a bit upset. I didn't think it through and should have called you over." Nicholas responded with a simple hum, careful not to say too much and disrupt the tranquility of the moment.

Behind them, after finishing her phone call, Cassandra stepped out of the car. From a distance, she saw the retreating figures of Nicholas and Cecilia walking together.

Her eyes narrowed, filled with indignation, as she briskly walked toward the two individuals.

Meanwhile, Nathaniel's car had also arrived.

Cassandra moved quickly, swiftly catching up with the two. Disregarding everything else, she asked Cecilia, "Cecilia, have you no shame?"

Upon hearing a familiar voice, Cecilia turned around, only to find Cassandra glaring fiercely at her.

Nicholas furrowed his brows. "Cassandra, stop messing around."

At that moment, Cecilia realized she had mistaken the person.

"Are you Nicholas?" she asked uncertainly.

Cassandra took two steps forward, swiftly grabbing onto Nicholas' arm. "If not? Did you think it was Nathaniel?"

Cecilia had never anticipated that she would make such a blunder. The key point was that Nicholas hadn't informed her earlier that she had mistaken him for someone else. "Sorry, I made a mistake," Cecilia said.

Cassandra scoffed. "Mistake? What a joke! Are you suggesting that Nathaniel was also about to come over? I think you're clearly trying to seduce Nicholas. How can you be so shameless? Nicholas and I are already married!" Upon hearing Cassandra's words, Nicholas tightly gripped her wrist. "Enough. It's all just a misunderstanding."

Cassandra's anger intensified when she saw how fiercely Nicholas defended Cecilia. "Misunderstanding? Do you guys think I'm a pushover?"

After she finished speaking, she broke free from Nicholas' grasp, ready to hit Cecilia.

In a rush, Cecilia instinctively protected her belly as she stepped back.

Fortunately, just as Cassandra's hand was about to strike, a figure rushed over, pushing Cassandra away.

Cassandra staggered back several steps, nearly toppling over.

Nathaniel then stood protectively in front of Cecilia, asking, "Are you hurt?"

Cecilia's complexion was somewhat pale, but she shook her head and said, "I'm fine."

She then turned to Cassandra once more. "You see? I really did mistake him for someone else. The sun was just too bright earlier. Besides..."

She glanced at Nicholas and stopped talking.

A wave of unease washed over Nicholas, leaving him speechless.

Nathaniel didn't know exactly what

had transpired. He turned to Cassandra and said, "Do you remember what happened to your father? If you don't want to end up like him, you better behave yourself!"

With those harsh words, he took Cecilia with him as he departed.

When they were walking, he had a vague inkling of what had happened.

"Did you mistake Nicholas for me?" Nathaniel seemed a tad bit jealous.

Cecilia wore a face of guilt. "I'm sorry. I genuinely didn't notice earlier. I never imagined he would just happen to show up." Seeing her like that, Nathaniel felt considerably more at ease.

After some thought, he suggested, "How about we establish a secret code for our meetings in the future? That way, you won't mistake me for someone else."

Cecilia was somewhat baffled. "What secret code?"